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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,170.99, 6,254.87 and 2,222.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,170.99, 6,254.87 and 2,222.13 is: 3,332.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,170.99 : 6,254.87 = 2,222.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,170.99/6,254.87 = 2,222.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,170.99x = 6,254.87 × 2,222.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,170.99x = 13,899,123.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,899,123.16/4,170.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,332.33

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